How Many Syllables In Attitude?
3syllables
Attitude has 3 syllables, att-i-tude. It is a trisyllabic word.
attitude
/ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ UK /ˈæt.ɪ.t̬uːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, att.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/æt.ɪ.tjuːd/
Division By Letters
att-i-tude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Attitude
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | tj | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Attitude Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in attitude?
Attitude has 3 syllables, att-i-tude. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in attitude?
The first syllable, att, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of attitude?
Attitude has the structure VC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide attitude into syllables?
By sound, æt.ɪ.tjuːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, att-i-tude.